Factory Entertainment signs The Beatles

Factory Entertainment is set to open the pre-orders on its new Yellow Submarine studio scale model later this month.

Only a limited number of the official licensed Beatles product have been created for collectors. Features of the 20-inch model include opening front and rear hatches that reveal specially designed 'infinity' interiors, rotating twin propellers, adjustable periscopes and character portholes featuring John, Paul, George and Ringo, as portrayed in the film.

Pre-orders will be taken online from September 23rd. In addition, the first 500 customers to place their pre-order will receive an exclusive Captain Fred figurine to accompany the sub.

Each Yellow Submarine - which is priced at £499.99 - will be packaged in a full colour presentation box and will include a display stand, mirrored display base, numbered limited edition plaque and a certificate.